Are You a Console or PC Gamer?  

2090 members have voted

  1. 1. Are You a Console or PC Gamer?

    • Console (Xbox, PS2, Gamecube, other, etc)
      336
    • Computer (PC/Mac/linux)
      1101
    • Both
      653


Recommended Posts

I am a console gamer. I play on my one and only xbox with 14 games (including Halo) and counting.

I do play on the computer but this computer is so old that I got it back in 2000. Too old to run the latest games so when I play on pc, I play classic games like Hocus Pocus, Wolfenstein, Doom Trilogy, Quake Trilogy.

I play on the WCIII series on my mac but I prefer my GC now. About demos, you can get them on magazine covers.

Patches? A lot of PC/Mac games are rushed out the door and the companies expect patches. With a console game, companies have to do a lot more QA before it goes gold simply because there is no way to patch.

Want an example? Halo on the Xbox versus the PC/Mac versions. It takes several patches to get it playable. That is pathetic.

It is true that they sometimes publish enhancements/free addons (WCIII FT had a bonus campaign added later as a free patch). What I don't like are the glaring/critical bugs in a computer game release. You should not have to wait for a patch to enjoy the game.

PC delivers a deeper more involving experience, apart from certain games such as Shenmue I&II, Zelda, FF - but I think you'll agree there are more games of this ilk on the PC.

There's also a much better online side to PC gaming, for obvious reasons, and one must also remember to credit the graphics!

And who could forget mouse + keyboard! FPS on a console? You must be joking.

I currently have my PC hooked up to my DLP Projector, being projected onto an 8' picture window shade in my pitch dark basement. There is definitely no crowding needed around a 17" monitor =)

So yea..PC Gamer here..though I was stressed out on whether to get the system in my sig, or an Xbox after playing a friend's X for a couple days.

I ain't into any of this "mine's better than yours" sh!t. What a waste of time. I just go where the good games are whether they be PC or console.

Think of all the fantastic games you'd miss if you only stuck to one format!

you have a point, but the best vid card in a console is more or less a geforce 2 MX - Literally.

those dont even have Shader technology. I voted PC - I have a pc that has all the latest gear :woot:

you have a point, but the best vid card in a console is more or less a geforce 2 MX - Literally.

those dont even have Shader technology. I voted PC - I have a pc that has all the latest gear :woot:

You're falling into the age old trap of equating "better graphics = better game" which is nonsense. Graphics only back up the gameplay. If that's not there then the visuals don't mean sh!it. Most gamers, especially non-PC gamers, don't give a flying f*ck about shading technology - that's reserved for the PC anoraks with their 3D-Mark scores.

Again....it's all about the gameplay, not the graphics. :happy:

This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • Wow, spoken like a true blind hater, you don't even provide arguments. Please, go check my comment above to @seacaptain and you'll find out why what you say doesn't make sense in this context...
    • Get used to this, with AI tooling now uncovering new vulns and getting them exploitable far faster than has ever been possible before software is going to need to be updated far more frequently. Back in the day it may take reseachers weeks or months to do what AI can now do in hours. Once its a threat is discovered it's weaponsized far more quickly, meaning you simply can't be waiting 2, 3, 4 weeks to deploy a patch, it needs to be patched immediately. Going to be interesting handling this in the enterprise space where traditionally patching has been steady, but very staged (and rightly so up until now), that is going to have to change.
    • You don't need to "close all browser sessions constantly" or wait for updates to install. The updates download in the background while you use the browser, without interrupting you, they install automatically the next time you launch the app. And they install very fast (depending on your storage speeds, of course), you have to wait at most 2-3 extra seconds, if any. Seems like you haven't used Edge in a loooooooong time...
    • Segra 1.6.0 by Razvan Serea Segra is a free, open-source OBS-powered game recorder offering fast gameplay capture, instant clips, AI highlights, deep game integration, and seamless uploads—perfect for gamers, streamers, and content creators. Lightweight, fast, zero bloat. Segra key features: Automatic Game Recording: Begin capturing gameplay the moment your game launches, with zero manual setup. Instant Clipping: Save important moments instantly using a customizable hotkey—perfect for highlights, montages, or quick shares. Segra AI Highlights: Let Segra automatically detect kills, assists, deaths, and key events to generate polished highlight reels without manual editing. Gameplay Uploads: Upload recordings and clips directly to Segra.tv for fast sharing and cloud access. Deep Game Integration: Enjoy advanced game-data tracking across hundreds of supported titles, enabling smart highlight generation and stat-informed clipping. High-Performance Capture: Record up to 4K at 144 FPS using OBS-powered technology with minimal performance impact, supporting NVENC, AMD VCE, and custom quality controls. Segra Editor: Edit recordings easily with timeline controls, segment management, and event-based navigation to build the perfect clip. Customization Options: Adjust hotkeys, output formats, storage paths, codecs, capture quality, and performance settings for a tailored recording experience. Segra 1.6.0 changelog: Recording: Added HDR support. Grand Theft Auto: Added game integration for deaths (FiveM and RAGE MP supported). Highlights: Added customizable padding for highlights. Replay Buffer: Added a shockwave visual effect when a replay buffer clip is saved. Audio: Increased the maximum sound effects volume from 100% to 200%. Hotkeys: Fixed hotkeys not triggering while unrelated keys were held. Installer: Added code signing to verify publisher identity, branded the installer, and reduced OS security warnings. OBS: Updated the supported OBS version to 32.1.2. Download: Segra 1.6.0 | 74.4 MB (Open Source) View: Segra Homepage | Github | Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
  • Recent Achievements

    • One Month Later
      Clizby earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • One Month Later
      Timaximus earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • Week One Done
      Timaximus earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Rookie
      FBSPL went up a rank
      Rookie
    • First Post
      davidbazooked earned a badge
      First Post
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      508
    2. 2
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      175
    3. 3
      +Edouard
      163
    4. 4
      Steven P.
      86
    5. 5
      ATLien_0
      79
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!